The nurse admits a 32-year-old woman who takes oral contraceptives; she is expected to need aminocaproic acid postoperatively. The nurse recognizes this patient is at risk for what?
A) Hypercoagulation
B) Bleeding
C) Pregnancy
D) Infertility
A
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Aminocaproic acid is associated with the development of hypercoagulation states if it is combined with oral contraceptives or estrogens. Oral contraceptives do not increase the risk of pregnancy, bleeding, or infertility.
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